Crypto Market Update – November 19, 2024
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Latest Market Prices:
- CoinDesk 20 Index: 2,975.88 (+1.3%)
- Bitcoin (BTC): $92,456.36 (+2.06%)
- Ether (ETH): $3,144.77 (+2.37%)
- S&P 500: 5,893.62 (+0.39%)
- Gold: $2,636.70 (+0.85%)
- Nikkei 225: 38,414.43 (+0.51%)
Top Stories
Bitcoin (BTC) remains strong around $92,000, just shy of its all-time high, reflecting a 2% increase over the past 24 hours. This outpaces the broader market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index gaining only 1.1%. Altcoins such as Chainlink (LINK), Hedera (HBAR), and Uniswap (UNI) saw notable gains, as traders anticipate broader institutional adoption and reduced regulatory challenges under a potential Trump administration. Crypto hedge fund QCP suggests Bitcoin might attempt a run towards $100,000 in the coming months, potentially triggering an altcoin rally as traders rotate profits into other crypto assets. However, some market analysts, like Augustine Fan from SOFA, warn that a sharp pullback could follow a rapid price increase due to the frothy market conditions.
Bitcoin ETF options trading is expected to begin today, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF clearing its final regulatory approval. This significant milestone could attract substantial institutional interest, boosting trading volumes and potentially triggering sharp price movements for Bitcoin. According to 10x Research, such options trading could resemble the surge seen in MicroStrategy (MSTR) options, which has seen open interest surpassing its market capitalization, indicating a potential parallel in Bitcoin options activity. The limited supply of Bitcoin could further amplify price swings as institutional demand builds.
Bitcoin mining economics have also seen a positive shift in November, with the hashprice—an indicator of mining profitability—rising by 30% in the first two weeks of the month. This improvement, driven by Bitcoin’s price rally, has positively impacted U.S.-listed mining companies, with their combined market capitalization rising by $8 billion. These companies now account for 28% of the global Bitcoin network hashrate, maintaining their record share.
Chart of the Day
The chart displays daily active addresses across top blockchain networks. Solana (SOL) continues to lead the pack, highlighting its potential for outperformance compared to other platforms, with Near Protocol trailing far behind. This trend suggests that Solana could continue to see strong growth in the coming months.
Source: Artemis